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May 19, 2005 - Forrester Pulls Ahead Of Schundler In GOP Primary,
Quinnipiac University Poll Finds;
But Republicans Say Schundler Has Best Experience

Douglas Forrester has opened a 39 - 33 percent lead over Bret Schundler among New
Jersey likely Republican primary voters in the race for Governor, according to a
Quinnipiac University poll released today. Among the five other Republican contenders,
only Steve Lonegan reaches the 4 percent mark. Another 15 percent are undecided.

An April 28 poll by the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University
showed Forrester with 36 percent to 33 percent for Schundler, too close to call.

In today's survey, 47 percent of likely Republican voters say their mind is made up,
while 52 percent say they might change their mind. Only 46 percent of Forrester voters say
their mind is made up, with 53 percent who might change. Among Schundler voters, 55
percent say their mind is made up, with 45 percent who might change.

In a head to head matchup, Forrester tops Schundler 48 - 39 percent among likely
Republican voters, compared to 45 - 40 percent April 28.

"The other five candidates, who split 12 percent of the vote, are clearly out of the
race. But with 15 percent undecided and 52 percent saying they could change their mind,
anything could happen in this race."

Looking at the leading GOP contenders, New Jersey Republican likely voters say:

44 - 33 percent that Schundler has the best experience to be Governor;

45 - 31 percent that Forrester has the best chance of beating U.S. Sen. Jon Corzine,
the likely Democratic candidate for Governor.

"While GOP voters think Bret Schundler has more experience, they say Forrester
would be a stronger leader; has the best plan for property tax relief and, more importantly,
has the best chance of beating Sen. Corzine in November," Richards said.

"While GOP voters think Bret Schundler has more experience, they say Forrester
would be a stronger leader and more importantly has the best chance of beating Sen.
Corzine in November," Richards said.

From May 10 - 17, Quinnipiac University surveyed 348 New Jersey likely
Republican primary voters, with a margin of error of +/- 5.3 percentage points.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts
public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida and
nationally as a public service and for research.
For additional data -- www.quinnipiac.edu and quicklinks or call (203) 582-5201.

1. If the Republican primary for governor were being held today, and the
candidates were Douglas Forrester, Bret Schundler, Todd Caliguire, Paul
DiGaetano, Steve Lonegan, John Murphy, and Bob Schroeder, for whom would
you vote? If undecided: As of today, do you lean more to Forrester,
Schundler, Caliguire, DiGaetano, Lonegan, Murphy, or Schroeder?

2. Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before
the primary?

Likely Voters..........
Forstr Schndlr
Tot Vtr q1 Vtr q1

Made up 47% 46% 55%
Might change 52 53 45
DK/NA - 1 -

3. Suppose Douglas Forrester and Bret Schundler were the only candidates
running in the Republican primary for governor, for whom would you vote?
If undecided: As of today, do you lean more to Forrester or Schundler?

4. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think has the best
experience to be governor -- Bret Schundler or Douglas Forrester?

Likely
Voters

Schundler 44%
Forrester 33
DK/NA 23

5. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think has stronger
leadership qualities -- Bret Schundler or Douglas Forrester?

Likely
Voters

Schundler 38%
Forrester 41
DK/NA 21

6. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think has the best property
tax plan -- Bret Schundler or Douglas Forrester?

Likely
Voters

Schundler 24%
Forrester 38
DK/NA 38

7. Regardless of how you intend to vote, who do you think has the best chance
of beating Jon Corzine in the general election for governor in November --
Bret Schundler or Douglas Forrester?

Likely
Voters

Schundler 31%
Forrester 45
DK/NA 24

TREND: If the Republican primary for governor were being held today, and the
candidates were Douglas Forrester, Bret Schundler, Todd Caliguire, Paul
DiGaetano, Steve Lonegan, John Murphy, and Bob Schroeder, for whom would you
vote? If undecided: As of today, do you lean more to Forrester, Schundler,
Caliguire, DiGaetano, Lonegan, Murphy, or Schroeder?

TREND: Is your mind made up, or do you think you might change your mind before
the primary?

LIKELY VOTERS .......

Made Might
Up Change DK/NA

May 19, 2005 47 52 -
Apr 28, 2005 38 61 -

TREND: Suppose Douglas Forrester and Bret Schundler were the only candidates
running in the Republican primary for governor, for whom would you vote?
If undecided: As of today, do you lean more to Forrester or Schundler?